Objectives of The Wildlife Society:

•  develop and promote responsible stewardship of the environment in general and wildlife specifically
• take an active role in preventing, minimizing, or mitigating human-induced environmental degradation
• increase public awareness and appreciation of wildlife values
• maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all activities

 

 The Wildlife Society is organized into seven geographical sections in North America, with more than 50 regular and 60 student chapters, four conclaves and 25 committees.  The Wildlife Society’s principle governing body is a council comprised of elected officers and representatives from each of the seven sections.  Chapter and section members establish objectives and bylaws, elect officers, set-up committees, and determine dues as well as implement Society objectives at local, state and regional level.
 
 Student chapters of The Wildlife Society are located at colleges and universities that offer curricula in wildlife science.  Should you choose wildlife science as your vocational objective, you will want to affiliate with a student chapter at the outset of your college training and with The Wildlife Society by your junior year.  Membership dues are nominal, particularity when considered in light of the many benefits gained by chapter and Society participation.

 To obtain additional information about Society publications and programs or applications for membership, certification, or professional development, please contact:

The Wildlife Society
5410 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-2197
(301) 897-9770
Fax:  (301) 530-2471
Email:  tws@wildlife.org